Dribble using the leg furthest away from the defender and try to use the outside of the foot Try to take the defender into areas that are more attacking to take the initiative Use feints and skills to create space and give time on the ball Finish on goal as soon as possible Movement is key to keeping the defender at bay Be ready for quick transition if the ball is lost

Always know where the ball is and player they are marking Position the body sideways so reaction speed is faster Be on balls of feet so reaction also quicker Use defensive feints to trouble the attacker and cause mistakes When attacker is close eyes on ball not on player Don't jump in and make it easier for the attacker If beaten by the attacker's skill sprint to the goal to defend it The defence must keep their lines tight and narrow so as not to get beaten. It is very important that defenders win the second ball after an attacking player shoots on goal. Be ready for quick transition if the ball is won

Midfield
13 -18

Playing Through Midfield – Conditioned Game

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Written by Dave Clarke

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A tactical 8v8 game focusing on creating scoring opportunities through central and wide play, with differentiated point values for goals.

Coaching Objectives

Improve tactical awareness, decision-making, and ball distribution by encouraging players to use central and wide channels effectively to maximize scoring.

Drill Setup

25 Mins
16+ Players
2 Goals
2 sets Bibs
60 x 40 y

What the Players Do

Initial Setup: Divide players into two teams of 8, with each team designating: 2 players for a 2v2 in the central box. 1 striker positioned in the attacking half of each team. The remaining…

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